Blockchain for Transparent Irrigation Water Allocation and Management

Abstract

Water scarcity and inefficient irrigation practices pose significant challenges to sustainable agriculture and water management globally. Blockchain technology, with its potential for transparency, immutability, and decentralization, offers a transformative approach to irrigation water allocation and management. This paper reviews the application of blockchain technology in creating transparent, efficient, and equitable irrigation systems. Key features, benefits, challenges, and future directions are explored to provide a comprehensive understanding of how blockchain can revolutionize water resource management in agriculture.